Nistar
Nistar is a public charity based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Formed in 2021, it says it provides financial assistance to indigent people through direct payments to individuals and charitable organizations that support this goal.
Nistar at a glance
In short: Nistar gave $211K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in Michigan. 60% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $211,407
- -61.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,141
- -61.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,115
- Total assets
- $109,314
- +1659.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 60% first-time grantees (6 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (86% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Nistar
- Contact
Mailing address: 121 W Long Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Phone: (248) 433-2580
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Nistar funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Detroit Chesed Project ($70K). Together the top 10 received $211K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 24 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 7% to New York, and 7% to New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Nistar open to new grantees?
60%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 10 grantees (60%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $16K first-time, $13K repeat.
- 40% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2022–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $166K (2022) to $548K (2023). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $211K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit Chesed Project Southfield, MI | Community Support | $70,488 |
| Achoseinu Southfield, MI | Community Support | $29,289 |
| Bnai Israel Beth Yehuda Oak Park, MI | Community Support | $22,240 |
| Ahavas Olam Southfield, MI | Community Support | $17,660 |
| Kesher Nafshi Brooklyn, NY | Community Support | $15,200 |
| Tiferes Devorah L'kallah Lakewood, NJ | Community Support | $15,030 |
| Jewish Family Service of Metro Oak Park, MI | Community Support | $15,000 |
| Beth Tefilo Southfield, MI | Community Support | $11,500 |
| Yad Ezra Berkley, MI | Community Support | $8,000 |
| Bnai Jacob Oak Park, MI | Community Support | $7,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $109,314 | $1,125,000 | $1,021,900 | $211,407 | 10 |
| 2023 | $6,214 | $1,460,260 | $1,484,939 | $547,736 | 10 |
| 2022 | $30,893 | $686,700 | $713,207 | $166,258 | 4 |
| 2021 | $57,400 | $101,900 | $44,500 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Nistar’s stated mission is to provide financial assistance to indigent people through direct payments to individuals and charitable organizations. Its program description says it supports organizations whose missions are to help indigent people.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of services among recipients. Detroit Chesed Project says it provides social services to the greater Detroit Orthodox Jewish community, including food and clothing for people in need. Yad Ezra says it provides supplemental kosher food and other necessities to needy Jewish families. Kesher Nafshi says it aids parents and siblings of children at risk with mental disabilities, learning disabilities, and addictions through advocacy, education, and guidance.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, Nistar reported 10 grants totaling $211,407. Grants ranged from $7,000 to $70,488, with a median of $15,115.
Among the largest reported grants were $70,488 to Detroit Chesed Project, $29,289 to Achoseinu, $22,240 to Bnai Israel Beth Yehuda, and $17,660 to Ahavas Olam. Other recipients included Kesher Nafshi ($15,200), Tiferes Devorah L'Kallah ($15,030), Jewish Family Service of Metro ($15,000), Beth Tefilo ($11,500), Yad Ezra ($8,000), and Bnai Jacob ($7,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael J Eizelman as president, Aaron Frankel as secretary, and Stanley Frankel as treasurer.
Nistar is led by Michael J. Eizelman, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael J. Eizelman
President
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Frankel
Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stanley Frankel
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bentzion Schecter (2021) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Nistar
How much does Nistar give each year?
Nistar gave $211K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $548K across 10 grants.
What is Nistar's typical grant size?
Nistar's median grant in 2024 was $15,115, and its average grant was $21,141, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Nistar that year got $18K on average.
Where does Nistar give grants?
Nistar gives mostly in Michigan: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (7%) and New Jersey (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Southfield, MI (4 grants) and Oak Park, MI (3 grants).
Does Nistar give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Nistar's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Support" (10 grants).
Who are Nistar's largest grantees?
Nistar's largest 2024 grantees include Detroit Chesed Project ($70,488), Achoseinu ($29,289) and Bnai Israel Beth Yehuda ($22,240), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Nistar?
Nistar reported $109K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What does Nistar fund?
Nistar’s stated mission is to provide financial assistance to indigent people through direct payments to individuals and charitable organizations. Its program description says it supports organizations whose missions are to help indigent people. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Nistar?
Nistar has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Nistar's EIN?
Nistar's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2027318. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Nistar funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/nistar-morg_d50d235c24ce4b6d88e1e1c1f9dbcdf2
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